libxi ☆
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Description:
X.Org: Library for the X Input Extension
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xorg input graphics library
Install: brew install libxi
About:
Libxi is the official client library for the X Input Extension, enabling X11 applications to access and process input from devices like mice, tablets, and styluses. It provides a crucial programming interface for handling extended input events beyond the core X11 protocol. This library is a fundamental dependency for graphical applications and desktop environments on Linux and Unix-like systems.
Key Features:
  • Provides client access to the X Input Extension
  • Supports event handling for advanced input devices
  • Enables management of input device properties
  • Standard component of the X.Org software stack
Use Cases:
  • Developing graphical applications that require advanced input handling
  • Enabling support for graphics tablets and stylus input in desktop environments
  • Managing multi-point touch and pointer device events
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 3:38am 0 VERSION_BUMP b984336e
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 50b7042e
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